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Panenka Backlash Grows: Neto Urges Fine as Others Defend Yuri Alberto

A saved penalty in the Flamengo defeat was followed by his first goal in four months, intensifying scrutiny of his choice.

Overview

  • Commentator Neto blasted the cavadinha attempt as irresponsible and said Corinthians should fine the striker, invoking the club's finances and the player's salary.
  • Club icon Marcelinho Carioca called the choice ill-timed given a scoring drought but praised Yuri Alberto's resilience and influence in attack.
  • Globo presenter Fred Bruno opened Globo Esporte with a playful reenactment of Rossi's save and highlighted the controversy on air.
  • In the match at Neo Química Arena, Rossi saved the Panenka before Yuri Alberto later put Corinthians ahead, yet Flamengo won 2–1 through goals from Arrascaeta and Luiz Araújo.
  • No formal disciplinary action has been reported, and Corinthians sit on 29 points in 12th place with Internacional up next on Wednesday.